Is this game worth the $$$$

[hunter301]

been considering getting this game for some time now.
Just looking for some experienced opinions on games value.
Thanks.

[Herr-Berbunch]

I think it's a good game, I don't like the full price but was fortunate enough to receive a voucher knocking some off.

If you can afford to buy it with little or no effect on your bank account then get it, if you'll scrimp and save to get it then don't.

Just my views.

[Herman]

Originally Posted by hunter301

been considering getting this game for some time now.
Just looking for some experienced opinions on games value.
Thanks.

Everyone's perception of value is subjective. To me, this game is not worth the $80 price. I would appraise it more in the $40 range, but opinions vary.

Unfortunately, it is unlikely ever to have a demo so that you can evaluate the game for yourself. The best you can do is read reviews from others and watch videos to see how the game plays.

Command: Modern Air / Naval Operations Review


North Pacific Shootout [under Human Intelligence]


If you absolutely must try this game before purchase, let me know and I can set up my laptop for remote access so that you can run the game and see for yourself.

[Baloogan]

This guy ^^ is highly biased against Command; I'd recommend ignoring him and his videos.

I'm highly biased towards Command; I think its one of the best games ever!


I have a few videos of Command gameplay I'd recommend:
This one is just 14 minutes long demonstrating electronic warfare in Command.


And here is a play though of the ship warfare tutorial.


Cheers

[Baloogan]

I guess I should answer the question: I do think this game is worth the $$$$

[mapuc]

I'm a dedicated Warfaresim player. I was interested in this game when it was announced and after have watched every video's from Baloogan's Campaign I got even more interested in buying the game.

Well I already have bought it. the only reason to why I haven't start playing is because of technical issues. First my Disk drive wouldn't work. Placed an order on a external Disk drive. This drive arrived today, but the USB-cable was to short. The computer store had no such cable and it will take about 2 weeks before I can get the hand a longer USB-cable.

Well it gives me more time to read the game manual

Markus

[hunter301]

I have been watching some of the gameplay videos on youtube. Other than a tactical display map there doesn't seem to be much interactivity with the ships, planes or subs. Lots of information very highly detailed information packets on every aspect of the game.
this seems to be a more highly detailed version of the Tactical display for dangerous waters without the visual aspects of the actual gameplay.

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by Baloogan

This guy ^^ is highly biased against Command; I'd recommend ignoring him and his videos.

I'm highly biased towards Command; I think its one of the best games ever!

You should not direct any recommendations like "ignore this guy", he has a right to reply to the OP who requested opinions about the game.

[mapuc]

Been thinking. They should have made some type of demo or trial version. The price for this game is very high for many and it could be that not everyone like the game, after they have played it. It's a huge different from watching some videos and read comments and play the game on your own computer. Therefore Matrix should have made a demo or a trial of this game.

That's my opinion

Markus

[Herman]

Originally Posted by mapuc

Been thinking. They should have made some type of demo or trial version. The price for this game is very high for many and it could be that not everyone like the game, after they have played it. It's a huge different from watching some videos and read comments and play the game on your own computer. Therefore Matrix should have made a demo or a trial of this game.

That's my opinion

Markus

I totally agree with you except that there should be probably be a demo for each and every game, regardless of cost.

In my opinion, the most successful franchises are those who have a demo. I don't think you should blame Matrix, though. I think that decision to make a demo more likely resides with the developers and not the publisher (although Matrix publishers may have influence).

Matrix posted a long list of explanations as to why they are not in favour of demos. Personally, I found most of them simply unfounded excuses. To me, a demo is a statement of confidence in a product; the creators are so confident in their product that they WANT you to try it because they know that you will be hooked once you do! That's why you can test drive cars and taste food samples.

Many of the games with the greatest longevity and success (such as Harpoon, Flashpoint Campaigns, Steam and Iron, Dangerous Waters, and Global Conflict Blue) provided demos. Of course, it is not a hard and fast rule, by any means.